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Варна
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The very general rule is that the length of the swing depends on the distance from the table - short swing over the table, long swing on long distance. But its really only very general.
The length of the swing may depend on at what height you take the ball, its trajectory phase, return spin/speed ratio, desired arc, type of contact - more hit, or more carry, type of reaction to the incomming spin and direction - reverse the spin or accelerate it and needed drive to change the direction. And all these depending on personal style.
But its true that for the purpose of the particular excercise you don't need so long swing. With such a long swing you mess the temp of the stroke and you can see how you lift your elbow up in attempt to correct the trajectory. For this particular excercise you need shorter swing with more work of the lower arm. To excercise longer swing like that you need longer distance and taking the ball lower.
The length of the swing may depend on at what height you take the ball, its trajectory phase, return spin/speed ratio, desired arc, type of contact - more hit, or more carry, type of reaction to the incomming spin and direction - reverse the spin or accelerate it and needed drive to change the direction. And all these depending on personal style.
But its true that for the purpose of the particular excercise you don't need so long swing. With such a long swing you mess the temp of the stroke and you can see how you lift your elbow up in attempt to correct the trajectory. For this particular excercise you need shorter swing with more work of the lower arm. To excercise longer swing like that you need longer distance and taking the ball lower.